Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mats.

Step 2

With an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugars together until smooth. Add orange zest, vanilla, and eggs until well incorporated.

Step 3

Sift together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Spoon the flour mixture gradually into the creamed sugar mixture.

Step 4

Stir in the cranberries, white chocolate chips, and macadamia nuts.

Step 5

Drop by heaping spoonfuls, about 2 tablespoons, onto the prepared baking sheets, 2 inches apart.

Step 6

Bake one sheet at a time until lightly golden on top and the edges are set, 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 7

Cool on the sheet for about 5 minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.